Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 May Drop S Pen Support, What That Means for Foldable Productivity in 2025

Galaxy Z Fold 7 S Pen support may be gone, according to a credible leak just ahead of Samsung’s July 9 Galaxy Unpacked event. While the Fold 7 is expected to be lighter, faster, and more powerful, one key feature appears to be missing: the stylus. Since the introduction of S Pen support in Fold 3, it’s been a central tool for productivity-focused users. Now, its absence could redefine what the Fold lineup stands for in 2025.

1. The Last-Minute Leak That Sparked Alarm

Just hours before Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked livestream, Roland Quandt, a known and consistently accurate leaker, posted via Bluesky that none of Samsung’s pre-release marketing materials mention S Pen support for the Fold 7.

This echoes a similar omission from spec sheets leaked earlier in the week, which detailed everything from battery sizes and screen specs to chipset and color options. Nowhere was the S Pen mentioned, a jarring shift considering previous Fold devices came with branded stylus accessories, cases, and marketing that heavily emphasized stylus compatibility.

“There’s no S Pen anywhere. Not in promo renders, not in press copy, not in accessory listings.”, Roland Quandt on Bluesky

This marks the first time since the Fold 3 (2021) that Samsung may have pulled back on a major productivity feature mid-cycle.

2. Why S Pen Support on Foldables Was a Big Deal

Let’s rewind.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 was the first foldable phone to support the S Pen, a move that brought Samsung’s legendary stylus functionality from the discontinued Note line into the foldable era. The Fold’s inner screen gave users a mini-tablet experience, and the S Pen added layers of productivity:

• Note-taking on the fly
  
• Precise photo editing
  
• Document annotation
  
• Sketching & creative workflows
  

The Fold 4 and Fold 5 continued support, even though the stylus had to be bought separately and stored in a case. For enterprise users, digital artists, and multitaskers, the combo of stylus + foldable = premium productivity.

Removing that suddenly? That’s not a small tweak, it’s a shift in identity.

3. What’s Confirmed So Far About the Fold 7

According to Quandt’s leak and earlier reporting, here’s what we do know about the Galaxy Z Fold 7:

• Outer display: 6.5 inches
  
• Inner foldable display: 8 inches
  
• Unfolded thickness: 4.2mm (down from 6.1mm in Fold 5)
  
• Weight: 216g, lighter than any previous Fold
  
• Battery: 4,400mAh
  
• Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (rebranded as Snapdragon 8 Elite)
  
• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  
• Camera: 200MP main sensor (up from 50MP on Fold 5)
  
• Colors: Blue, Black, Silver
  

Notably missing: any mention of S Pen compatibility, special screen layers to support stylus pressure, or accessories like S Pen foldable cases.

4. Why Would Samsung Remove Galaxy Z Fold 7 S Pen Support?

Here are four potential reasons Samsung may have made this decision:

1. Design Prioritization:

To make the Fold 7 thinner and lighter (4.2mm unfolded), Samsung may have opted for a new display layer that’s not compatible with the pressure sensitivity required for the S Pen.

2. User Adoption Stats:

Internal analytics may show that less than 15% of Fold users actually bought and used the S Pen. If the feature isn’t a mass-market seller, it’s a costly addition in terms of design and engineering.

3. Durability Tradeoffs:

Supporting S Pen input requires extra screen reinforcement. Removing that layer might improve screen flexibility, reduce crease visibility, or allow for better battery/camera placement.

4. Simplifying the Fold Identity:

With the Galaxy Tab S series now dominating Samsung’s pen-focused ecosystem, they may be intentionally repositioning the Fold as portable luxury rather than a productivity beast.

5. Could There Still Be S Pen Compatibility?

There’s still a chance (albeit slim) that:

• The Fold 7 supports passive stylus input but not the full S Pen Pro features
  
• Samsung is holding back the announcement to launch an S Pen Ultra for the rumored Z Fold 7 Ultra or Z Fold 7 Pro (though nothing confirmed yet)
  
• Compatibility is supported, but Samsung chose not to bundle or promote it to focus on design and weight
  

We’ll know for sure after the live Unpacked reveal.

6. Community Reacts to Galaxy Z Fold 7 S Pen Removal

Reactions from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Bluesky have been mixed:

Stylus fans:

“I literally bought the Fold BECAUSE it had a stylus. Without it, it’s just a fancy tablet-phone.”
“If this is true, Fold 7 is a downgrade.”

Casual users:

“I never used the S Pen. Honestly, I’d rather have a lighter, thinner phone.”

Reviewers:

“Samsung abandoning pen input on Fold 7 will hurt its credibility with pro users. It needs to clarify quickly.”

7. The Bigger Picture: Foldables vs Tablets in 2025

If Samsung ditches stylus support in the Fold, the lines between foldable phone vs productivity tablet become blurrier:

If you want true stylus productivity, Samsung may now want you to choose a Tab Ultra or Galaxy Book instead.

8. What Else Is Coming at Unpacked: Galaxy Watch 8, Watch Ultra

Beyond the Fold and Flip announcements, Samsung will reveal several new wearables:

Galaxy Watch 8 & Watch 8 Classic

• New Design: Both adopt the “squircle” shape from the Watch Ultra
  
• Thinner Build: 11% thinner than Watch 6
  
• Display: Upgraded AMOLED with 3,000 nits brightness
  
• Storage: 64GB standard
  
• Battery: 445mAh on Classic
  

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025

• Rugged design for outdoor sports
  
• 64GB storage
  
• Likely new biometric sensors (unconfirmed leak)
  
• Enhanced water and shock resistance
  

9. Final Thoughts: Productivity Redefined or Downgraded?

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be Samsung’s most beautiful and technically refined foldable yet. But if it indeed removes S Pen support, it signals a major shift in the product’s identity.

In 2021, foldables were about experimentation. In 2023, they were about refinement. In 2025, Samsung may be saying: “This is a luxury lifestyle device first, and a productivity tool second.”

That’s not inherently wrong, but it will change who buys it, and why.

Whether Samsung’s decision is genius minimalism or a misstep for power users… we’ll find out at Unpacked.